Pierre Mertiny, PhD, PEng, FASME

Area of Study / Keywords

Design And Manufacturing Energy And Environment Mechanics And Materials Engineering Faculty Executive Composites And Polymers Energy Storage Engineering Design Fabrication Fracture Mechanics Nano and Micro Materials Testing

About

Education:

• PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta (2005)
• Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering, University of Hannover, Germany (1999)

Awards/Honors:

• 2019 Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 2018 Dedicated Service Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 2016-2019 Vargo Teaching Chair, University of Alberta
• 2015, 2016, 2018 August-Wilhelm Scheer Visiting Professorship, Chair of Carbon Composites, Technical University Munich, Germany
• 2015 Summit Award - Excellence in Education, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• 2014 McCalla Professorship, University of Alberta
• 2014 Guest Professorship, Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Culture and Fine Arts, Germany
• 2013 Visiting Professorship, “TUM Teaching Agenda” Technical University Munich, Germany
• 2012 SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award 

Professional Activities:

• 2019-present Senator (Outreach and Events), Pressure Vessel and Piping Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• 2021-2022 Associate Dean (Academic Integrity), Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta
• 2019-2022 President, Canadian Association for Composite Structures and Materials (CACSMA)
• 2018-2021 Associate Chair (Undergraduate), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta
• 2018-2017 Chair, Pressure Vessel and Piping Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• 2018-2017 Vice-Chair, Pressure Vessel and Piping Division, ASME
• 2015-present Advisor EcoCar Student Team, Faculty of Engineering
• 2015-2019 Secretary, Canadian Association for Composite Structures and Materials (CACSMA)
• 2014-present Student Liaison, ASME Northern Alberta Section
• 2013-2017 Programs Chair, ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Division
• 2011-2013 Membership Chair, ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Division
• 2011-2014 Chair, ASME Northern Alberta Section
• 2011-present DAAD Research Ambassador at the UofA (German Academic Exchange Service)
• 2009-2014 Coordinator at the University of Alberta for the International Summer School "On the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Energy Supply" at Technical University of Freiberg, Germany

Research

Dr. Mertiny has focused his research on advanced polymer composite materials, including material behavior, damage mechanisms, failure prediction and structural health monitoring under multiaxial loadings; nanocomposite materials and adhesively bonded joints. The fabrication of composite component and structures is a particular area of expertise. Of special interest is the filament-winding manufacturing method and its application to the fabrication of components with rotational symmetry. Research projects primarily involve components for the energy sector, e.g. piping and vessels, energy storage flywheels. Further information about Dr. Mertiny's research can be found on the Webpages of the Advanced Composite Materials Engineering Group.

Teaching

Dr. Mertiny is passionate about promoting excellence in teaching. He has been appointed a Vargo Teaching Chair at the University of Alberta. He has received several teaching awards by the University of Alberta and external organizations, including the Summit Award for Excellence in Education by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (2015) and the SAE International Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (2012). 

ENGG 200 - Special Topics in Success in Engineering

Special topics and skill development for academic and career success, personal effectiveness, and emotionally intelligent leadership: study skills, time management, goal setting, proactivity, career planning, developing a resilient mindset, stress management, and interpersonal/communication skills. This course is delivered in a blended format.

ENGG 400 - The Practice of the Engineering Profession

The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.

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